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Investor Relations and Financial Communication

Creating Value Through Trust and Understanding
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von: Alexander V. Laskin
38,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley-Blackwell
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	03.12.2021
ISBN/EAN:	9781119780472
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	224

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Titelbeschreibung

Equips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to succeed in investor relations and financial communication Investor Relations and Financial Communication is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the investor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook provides the well-rounded foundation necessary for anyone wanting to begin a career as an Investor Relations Officer (IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, including communication skills, basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more. Organized in five sections, the book first identifies and defines the jobs available in investor relations and financial communication, detailing the responsibilities, titles, salaries, and key players in the industry. After thoroughly explaining the disclosure of financial and non-financial information, the author describes the regulatory environment in which professionals operate and offers expert insight into issues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholder activism, and crisis management. Subsequent sections highlight the day-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionals and discuss the future of the field. This invaluable textbook also: <ul> <li>Describes the responsibilities of the Investor Relations Officer throughout initial public offering, periodic reporting, and performance evaluation </li> <li>Discusses the role of investor relations professionals in disclosing financial information and educating the investment community </li> <li>Emphasizes the various skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such as marketing and securities law compliance </li> <li>Includes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of key terms </li> </ul> Investor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understanding is the perfect textbook for both professional development training programs and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and is required reading for all those working in investor relations, particularly early-career professionals.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I Profession 1 1 Introduction to Investor Relations and Financial Communication 3 2 Investor Relations and Financial Communication Industry 24 3 Stockholders and Stakeholders 39 Part II Disclosure 61 4 Communicating Financial Information 63 5 Communicating Nonfinancial Information 81 Part III Context 93 6 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 95 7 Corporate Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Responsibility 107 8 Shareholder Activism and Crisis Management 121 Part IV Work 133 9 Main Activities and Publications in Investor Relations and Financial Communication 135 10 Going Public and Going Private 155 11 Measurement and Evaluation of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 169 Part V Transformation 179 12 Globalization of the Financial Markets and Regional Distinctions 181 13 The Future of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 189 Bibliography 200 Index 211

Rezension

"A precious and very much needed contribution, particularly useful for students who are interested in approaching the financial sector from a communication standpoint." - International Journal of Business Communication, Volume: 59 Issue: 4, page(s): 665-668

Autorenportrait

Alexander V. Laskin, PhD, is Professor at Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, USA. He is author of more than 70 publications, focused primarily on investor relations, international communications, emerging technologies, and performance evaluation. His research was recognized with awards from the Association for Business Communication and the Institute for Public Relations. He is a Fulbright Specialist, Page Legacy Scholar, Albert Schweitzer Fellow, Plank Center Fellow, and the People's United Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Innovation Faculty Fellow.

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Equips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to succeed in investor relations and financial communication Investor Relations and Financial Communication is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the investor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook provides the well-rounded foundation necessary for anyone wanting to begin a career as an Investor Relations Officer (IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, including communication skills, basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more. Organized in five sections, the book first identifies and defines the jobs available in investor relations and financial communication, detailing the responsibilities, titles, salaries, and key players in the industry. After thoroughly explaining the disclosure of financial and non-financial information, the author describes the regulatory environment in which professionals operate and offers expert insight into issues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholder activism, and crisis management. Subsequent sections highlight the day-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionals and discuss the future of the field. This invaluable textbook also: <ul><li>Describes the responsibilities of the Investor Relations Officer throughout initial public offering, periodic reporting, and performance evaluation </li> <li>Discusses the role of investor relations professionals in disclosing financial information and educating the investment community</li> <li>Emphasizes the various skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such as marketing and securities law compliance </li> <li>Includes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of key terms</li></ul> Investor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understanding is the perfect textbook for both professional development training programs and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and is required reading for all those working in investor relations, particularly early-career professionals.

Unpublished endorsement

“Aspiring investor relations professionals, IR practitioners and anyone interested in public companies will want this book on their shelves! This insider’s explanation of the small but powerful IR profession reveals how shareholder engagement drives long-term corporate value.” <ul> <li>Gary A. LaBranche, CAE, President & CEO, NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations</li> </ul>